Swiss BCS1 near Frankfurt on Sep 2nd 2022, unusual odour in cockpit
Last Update: September 4, 2022 / 15:52:00 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 2, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Swiss International Airlines
Flight number
LX-391
Departure
Manchester, United Kingdom
Destination
Zurich, Switzerland
Aircraft Registration
HB-JBG
Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-100
ICAO Type Designator
BCS1
The airline reported the crew noticed an unusual odour in the cockpit and diverted to Frankfurt as a precaution. The passengers were rebooked onto trains to Zurich.
The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Frankfurt about 54 hours (2 days 6 hours) after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 2, 2022
Classification
Incident
Airline
Swiss International Airlines
Flight number
LX-391
Departure
Manchester, United Kingdom
Destination
Zurich, Switzerland
Aircraft Registration
HB-JBG
Aircraft Type
Airbus A220-100
ICAO Type Designator
BCS1
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
Swiss BCS1 at Madrid on May 13th 2019, bird strike
A Swiss International Airlines Bombardier C-Series CS-100, registration HB-JBG performing flight LX-2020 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Madrid,SP…
Fleet type match
Swiss B773 over Atlantic on Aug 25th 2026, odour on board
A Swiss International Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration HB-JNF performing flight LX-9 (dep Aug 24th) from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to Zurich…
Fleet type match
Swiss A333 near Boston on Aug 14th 2026, hydraulic problems
A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HB-JHA performing flight LX-19 from Newark,NJ (USA) to Zurich (Switzerland), was enroute…
Fleet type match
Swiss A333 over Atlantic on Aug 9th 2026, smoke in cabin
A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HB-JHN performing flight LX-52 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Boston,MA (USA) with 206…
Fleet type match
Swiss A20N at Ljubljana on Aug 5th 2026, sensor problem at emergency exit
A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration HB-JDA performing positioning flight LX-5225 from Ljubljana (Slovenia) to Zurich…
Fleet type match
Swiss A333 near Bangor on Jul 27th 2026, active fire in cockpit reported, airpod charging case found
A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration HB-JHK performing flight LX-16 from Zurich (Switzerland) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
Why Most Airline Businesses Underestimate Their Data Security Risk
Airline companies invest heavily in reservation systems, operational technology, and digital passenger services. However, they often forget to…
Fleet type match
KLM A332 enroute on Aug 21st 2026, could only fly headings
A KLM Airbus A330-200, registration PH-AOC performing flight KL-587 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Lagos (Nigeria), was enroute at FL370 already…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways